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During a jobsite inspection, you discover a scaffold that was erected yesterday but has not been used yet. According to OSHA standards, who must inspect this scaffold before workers can use it?

Correct Answer

B) A competent person qualified in scaffold safety

OSHA requires that scaffolds be inspected by a competent person qualified in scaffold safety before each work shift and after any occurrence that could affect structural integrity.

Answer Options
A
Any experienced construction worker
B
A competent person qualified in scaffold safety
C
The general contractor's safety officer
D
An OSHA compliance officer

Why This Is the Correct Answer

OSHA requires that scaffolds be inspected by a competent person qualified in scaffold safety before each work shift and after any occurrence that could affect structural integrity.

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